Cremini mushrooms, also known as brown or Italian mushrooms, are a more flavorful variety of the button mushroom. They come in a range of sizes; try to find small ones for this recipe.
Serves 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions:
Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm. Add the mushrooms, scallions, and remaining 1 teaspoon oil to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, tossing frequently, until the mushrooms have wilted, about 3 minutes. Add the broth, cream cheese, rosemary, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir until the cream cheese melts, about 1 minute. Return the chicken to the pan and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through and still juicy, about 5 minutes. Divide the chicken and sauce evenly among 4 plates and serve hot.Cooking Wiser:
Decrease salt by using a lower-sodium chicken broth
Decrease fat by using reduced-fat cream cheese
If you cannot find cremini mushrooms substitute any mushroom
Make it your own
Serve over rice or pasta
Add vegetables for a complete meal such as Broccoli, carrots or sweet bell peppers
Wine Pairing: As a general rule mushrooms pair well with earthy, medium body Pinot Noirs. This wine has enough body to match the cream and cheese in the dish.